INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Project Manager
Code: SR-40-9527
Duty station: Geneina, Sudan
Starting date: 21/10/2024
Contract duration: 9 months
Reporting to: Emergency Coordinator
Supervision of: Project staff
Type of duty station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
The fighting inside Sudan is having devastating humanitarian effects both inside the country and in the wider region. Sudan faces a complex set of challenges, including ongoing conflict, economic difficulties, and the weakening of critical infrastructure in areas like healthcare, banking, and telecommunications.
As of February 21, 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to persistent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached a total of 6,326,416 individuals (1,261,060 households).
These figures make Sudan the country with the highest number of IDPs in the world.
The humanitarian situation across all 18 Sudanese states remains dire, with over 24.8 million people in need of assistance.
INTERSOS first operated in Sudan in 2004, primarily in West Darfur State (Genina, Habila, Forobaranga, Garsila, Um Kher) and Khartoum, partnering with the Italian Cooperation, UN agencies, and ECHO in the sectors of Protection, WASH, and Food Security.
The mission was closed in 2015 due to a decrease in humanitarian needs. Despite this, INTERSOS has continued to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries by providing humanitarian assistance.
Given the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation, INTERSOS is currently working to reactivate its presence in Sudan to respond to the crisis in the country.
General purpose of the position
The Project Manager ensures constant engagement by/with different support departments to ensure timely support to the project team.
The Project Manager is budget holder for the whole project grant/budget and supervises/monitors closely the financial planning, liquidity planning and budget utilization/burn rate monitoring.
The financial/budget management is the final responsibility of the Project Manager for the specific project and he/she must ensure that this goes together with close log frame and work plan monitoring.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description. Flag significant deviation from the program implementation plan and estimated expenditures; alert relevant staff.
- Guarantee an efficient financial management as main budget holder for the project in compliance with INTERSOS’ model and donor regulations.
- Team/HR management (staff and volunteers)
- Deliver quality project activities reporting, including the findings in terms of impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project, compliant and consistent reporting per INTERSOS and donor requirements, in collaboration with the HQ Grants Unit
- Develop clear understanding of INTERSOS program and country strategy among project team – ensure also timely input/feedback by team on strategic issues.
- Support the Program Coordinator in program/project development.
- Ensure that program delivery matches INTERSOS and donor technical minimum standards and seek technical section and MEAL department guidance and tools.
- Ensure clear overview of actors and services in area of intervention, permitting development and implementation of partnerships and referral pathways.
- Administrative and office support activities (agreement, amendments, signed reports, communications, etc.), ensuring documentation cycle is up to date, and ensure all departments’ requirements are aligned and addressed.
Required profile and experience
Education
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related field
Professional Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in management of humanitarian project/program, including financial management and logistics responsibilities
Minimum 1 year experience in the implementation of multi-sector humanitarian programming and in security context analysis
Professional Requirements
- Experience in complex emergency setting and insecure countries
- Administration, finance and budget management skills
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Analytical thinking, analysis capacity and strategic program development skills
Languages
English language essential
Arabic knowledge desirable
Personal Requirements
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts, and with donors compliance and reporting
- Strong representation and negotiation skills
- Ability to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
- Strong interpersonal skills: communication, diplomatic skills and problem-solver
- Leadership, people management and development
- Organization and problem solving
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/en/field-eng/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/66dd8eecc52e9302bbb1fcf0/
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.